Polished tiles reflect light and can be easy to maintain, but water, cooking oil, and dust can create slippery patches. Clean kitchen spills promptly and prevent liquids from remaining on the surface. Bathroom floors need particular attention after bathing or showering.

Keep Polished Tile Floors Free of Water and Oil

Use suitable entrance mats to limit rainwater brought in on shoes and keep them securely positioned. When specifying a wet room, consider polished tiles on walls with flooring rated for the intended conditions. Appearance alone does not establish slip performance.

A glossy finish needs practical spill control in busy rooms.